Questions tagged [target-maturity-bond-etf]
Target-maturity bond ETFs are bond ETFs that mature on a specified date.
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Why are bond ETFs typically recommended for diversifying into bonds?
It seems that the conventional wisdom on portfolio allocation suggests that one should include a bond component in one's portfolio. The usual way that people gain exposure to bonds is by buying a bond ...
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What happens to a target-maturity corporate bond ETF if one of the companies collapses?
Consider a target-maturity corporate bond ETF such as the iShares iBonds Dec 2020 Term Corporate ETF (NYSE Arca: IBDL). The yield-to-maturity of the ETF is approximately 1%. The fund holds 250+ bonds ...
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Advantages of target-maturity treasury bond ETFs vs. buying treasury bonds outright?
Consider a target-maturity bond ETF that holds only treasury bonds: iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETF (NASDAQ: IBTJ). It has an expense ratio of 0.07% on already-low treasury bond yields. What ...
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How much principal do I get back with a target-maturity ETF?
Can you someone please explain how much principal (or final distribution) I get back when this target-maturity ETF "matures" and makes final distributions (assuming no default)? Assume I own 1 share. ...
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